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Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Originally Posted by Charlie B

Nice Dux!

Charlie - A few months ago you responded to a systam you built for ant-proofing hives - I failed to copy the building plans - Could you e them to me,lcrtb101@gmail.com - Also, when you bought the pipe did you cut some of the pieces to fit your schematic and if so; how did you re-thread the ends -
Did you get your materials at something like Home Depot or did you go to a plumbing specialist - Thanks, Chris Henderson 209 736-9914

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Originally Posted by Holiday

Charlie - A few months ago you responded to a systam you built for ant-proofing hives - I failed to copy the building plans - Could you e them to me,lcrtb101@gmail.com - Also, when you bought the pipe did you cut some of the pieces to fit your schematic and if so; how did you re-thread the ends -
Did you get your materials at something like Home Depot or did you go to a plumbing specialist - Thanks, Chris Henderson 209 736-9914

Chris,

In post #7 on this thread I created a materials list. The list along with the photo's are the "tutorial" I posted for instructions. I bought everything at Home Depot already sized to fit. Home Depot however will cut and thread the pipe to different lengths if you like.

I would recommend using 2" pipe and concrete for the hive stand legs if you're in a windy or rainy area for added strength.

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Originally Posted by Charlie B

Chris,

In post #7 on this thread I created a materials list. The list along with the photo's are the "tutorial" I posted for instructions. I bought everything at Home Depot already sized to fit. Home Depot however will cut and thread the pipe to different lengths if you like.

I would recommend using 2" pipe and concrete for the hive stand legs if you're in a windy or rainy area for added strength.

Thanks Charlie, I have a skunk problem as well so I will raise the ground posts to 2.5', skunks can't climb....I live in Angels Camp aprox 2+ hours from you,
God's critters have a lot of fun with our hives - Thanks again, Chris

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Originally Posted by Holiday

Thanks Charlie, I have a skunk problem as well so I will raise the ground posts to 2.5', skunks can't climb....I live in Angels Camp aprox 2+ hours from you,
God's critters have a lot of fun with our hives - Thanks again, Chris

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

I must be doing something wrong. My grease keeps falling out. I think I put too much in the cups. I'm going to reduce the grease
when the bees are inactive for a few hours. NO ANTS THOUGH! Oh, and you have to keep the grass cut short under it or they just
use it as a bridge..dah!

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Goat,

How big are your cups? I use 2" in diameter cups mounted on a 1" pipe. Not much room to slip down. If you have wider cups, you can use stiff mesh hardware cloth screen cut to the size of your cups and slipped half way into the cup to keep the grease from sagging.

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Originally Posted by Goat Man

3" cups. Good idea I will try it. Thanks

Goat - I use 3" cups on 1.5" pipe with the screen as Chrrlie suggested - I had to go to black pvc....pricey..7.50$, but well worth the grief and frustration of ants -
I also have skunks to deal with so I raised my pipe to 20" off the ground/ 2' cemented below - Holiday

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

We already had the hive stands build so we build a 'bridge' around the hives, screwed it to about 3/4" above bottom of wood legs. Used pvc cut lengthwise for sides, and elbows also cut lenghtwise to connect at corners. Used pvc glue and screws to adhere to legs and caulked around any possible escape routes! sprinkled cinnamon into the 'pvc trays' . the ants hate cinnamon so hoping this is a way to discourage them from climbing up into hive. day 1 and 2 look good I'll keep you all posted.

Re: My Ant Proof Hive Stand Actually Works!

Originally Posted by kelly

We already had the hive stands build so we build a 'bridge' around the hives, screwed it to about 3/4" above bottom of wood legs. Used pvc cut lengthwise for sides, and elbows also cut lenghtwise to connect at corners. Used pvc glue and screws to adhere to legs and caulked around any possible escape routes! sprinkled cinnamon into the 'pvc trays' . the ants hate cinnamon so hoping this is a way to discourage them from climbing up into hive. day 1 and 2 look good I'll keep you all posted.

Kelly - That sounds like a Fantastic Idea - The cinnamon!!!- I like the organic flow of the concept- Please keep me up to speed as that method would be a lot less messy - Thaks much -Holiday